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Irish News, May 13, 2009
Motorcyclist Killed In Carlow Collision
A man has been killed in a collision in Co Carlow. At approximately 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, the man, aged 24, was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was driving was involved in a collision with...
Motorcyclist Killed In Carlow Collision
A man has been killed in a collision in Co Carlow. At approximately 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, the man, aged 24, was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was driving was involved in a collision with...
Irish News, May 13, 2009
Three Rape Irish Man In Australia
Police in Australia are hunting three men who attacked and allegedly raped a male Irish backpacker and migrant worker. The 20-year-old man told police he was headbutted and punched before being raped...
Three Rape Irish Man In Australia
Police in Australia are hunting three men who attacked and allegedly raped a male Irish backpacker and migrant worker. The 20-year-old man told police he was headbutted and punched before being raped...
Irish News, May 13, 2009
Dublin Mayor To Take Office By 2010
Making the "most significant change to leadership in Dublin since the foundation of the state", Environment Minister John Gormley has announced that Dublin is to have a directly elected mayor next yea...
Dublin Mayor To Take Office By 2010
Making the "most significant change to leadership in Dublin since the foundation of the state", Environment Minister John Gormley has announced that Dublin is to have a directly elected mayor next yea...
Irish News, May 13, 2009
Other News In Brief
Fire Destroys Three Boats Near Yacht Club A fire near the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire has destroyed three yachts. No one was on board any of the vessels, two of which sank. The Dublin Fir...
Other News In Brief
Fire Destroys Three Boats Near Yacht Club A fire near the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire has destroyed three yachts. No one was on board any of the vessels, two of which sank. The Dublin Fir...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
Three Arrested Over Bank Robbery
Three men have been arrested in connection with the robbery of the Bank of Ireland in February, and a gun offence on the previous day. All three men are aged in their 20s and 30s, and were arrested o...
Three Arrested Over Bank Robbery
Three men have been arrested in connection with the robbery of the Bank of Ireland in February, and a gun offence on the previous day. All three men are aged in their 20s and 30s, and were arrested o...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
AIB Stock Takes Hit After Bad Debt Disclosure
Allied Irish Bank has watched it's share value plummet after it emerged the bank's bad debt was worse than anyone expected. The troubled bank lost 13% of its share price during morning trading on Tue...
AIB Stock Takes Hit After Bad Debt Disclosure
Allied Irish Bank has watched it's share value plummet after it emerged the bank's bad debt was worse than anyone expected. The troubled bank lost 13% of its share price during morning trading on Tue...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
Commissioner Receives Delayed Report Into Family's Death
The report of an independent inquiry into the deaths of a family of four in Wexford last year is finally in the hands of Gardaí following months of delays The bodies of Adrian Dunne, his wife Ciara, ...
Commissioner Receives Delayed Report Into Family's Death
The report of an independent inquiry into the deaths of a family of four in Wexford last year is finally in the hands of Gardaí following months of delays The bodies of Adrian Dunne, his wife Ciara, ...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
Four Rob Dublin Pharmaceutical Plant
The hunt is on for four men who robbed a pharmaceutical company in Dublin in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardaí at Howth Garda Station are investigating the theft, during which thieves made ...
Four Rob Dublin Pharmaceutical Plant
The hunt is on for four men who robbed a pharmaceutical company in Dublin in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardaí at Howth Garda Station are investigating the theft, during which thieves made ...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
Minute's Silence For Famine Victims
A national minute's silence will be held later this week to commemorate the victims of the Great Famine. Students at all state schools and staff at local authorities will observe the silence at noon ...
Minute's Silence For Famine Victims
A national minute's silence will be held later this week to commemorate the victims of the Great Famine. Students at all state schools and staff at local authorities will observe the silence at noon ...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
Bridge Fails To Navigate Troubled Water
Bad weather has held back plans to bring the Samuel Beckett Bridge on the latest stage of its journey. The advanced Bridge, which will span the Liffey will now be delayed after an abandoned attempt t...
Bridge Fails To Navigate Troubled Water
Bad weather has held back plans to bring the Samuel Beckett Bridge on the latest stage of its journey. The advanced Bridge, which will span the Liffey will now be delayed after an abandoned attempt t...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
Woman, 60, In Court Over Cold Case Murder
A woman in her 60's will appear at Longford District Court on Tuesday morning charged in relation to the death of 43-year-old Brian Mc Grath in Co Westmeath 21 years ago. A Family Man and father-of-f...
Woman, 60, In Court Over Cold Case Murder
A woman in her 60's will appear at Longford District Court on Tuesday morning charged in relation to the death of 43-year-old Brian Mc Grath in Co Westmeath 21 years ago. A Family Man and father-of-f...
Irish News, May 12, 2009
DAA Seeking 400 Redundancies
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has announced it is seeking 400 redundancies from its workforce of 3,600. The move is intended to tackle a projected earnings shortfall of up to €70m next year. The...
DAA Seeking 400 Redundancies
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has announced it is seeking 400 redundancies from its workforce of 3,600. The move is intended to tackle a projected earnings shortfall of up to €70m next year. The...
Irish News, May 11, 2009
New Measures Proposed On Gangland Killings
Irish Minister for Justice Dermot Ashern (pictured) has proposed two new offences among a package of measures aimed at tackling gang-related crime. The Minister want the powers used to combat terrori...
New Measures Proposed On Gangland Killings
Irish Minister for Justice Dermot Ashern (pictured) has proposed two new offences among a package of measures aimed at tackling gang-related crime. The Minister want the powers used to combat terrori...
Irish News, May 11, 2009
Ninth Arrest Over Limerick Murder
Another arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Jeffery Hannon. Gardai at Roxboro Road Garda station investigating the murder of, father of two, Jeffrey Hannon last night arrested a ma...
Ninth Arrest Over Limerick Murder
Another arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Jeffery Hannon. Gardai at Roxboro Road Garda station investigating the murder of, father of two, Jeffrey Hannon last night arrested a ma...
Irish News, May 11, 2009
Three Killed On Weekend Roads
More people have been killed in separate incidents on Ireland's roads during the weekend. A male in his 20s was fatally injured when the car he was driving lost control and left the road in Co Limeri...
Three Killed On Weekend Roads
More people have been killed in separate incidents on Ireland's roads during the weekend. A male in his 20s was fatally injured when the car he was driving lost control and left the road in Co Limeri...
Irish News, May 11, 2009
Corrib Protesters Arrested Following Clashes
Shell to Sea demonstrators have been arrested after clashing with Gardaí at the disputed Corrib site yesterday. Seven men, ranging in ages from teenagers to mid-40s are to appear in court on charges...
Corrib Protesters Arrested Following Clashes
Shell to Sea demonstrators have been arrested after clashing with Gardaí at the disputed Corrib site yesterday. Seven men, ranging in ages from teenagers to mid-40s are to appear in court on charges...
Irish News, May 11, 2009
'The Cope' To Run In Euro Elections
Fianna Fáil ex-Minister of State Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher has announced he will run in the European Parliamentary elections. The long serving TD was the Minister for Donegal South West and has worked...
'The Cope' To Run In Euro Elections
Fianna Fáil ex-Minister of State Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher has announced he will run in the European Parliamentary elections. The long serving TD was the Minister for Donegal South West and has worked...
Irish News, May 11, 2009
Construction Sector Yet To Build From Decline
The construction sector is to continue its current decline according to the latest report by the Ulster Bank. The report says that although the decline in commercial sector activity appears to be bo...
Construction Sector Yet To Build From Decline
The construction sector is to continue its current decline according to the latest report by the Ulster Bank. The report says that although the decline in commercial sector activity appears to be bo...
Irish News, May 11, 2009
Samuel Beckett Bridge Arrives In Dublin
The River Liffey's new bridge is to arrive in Dublin Port after its week-long journey from the Netherlands. The new bridge, which is due to be operational next year will link from Guild Street on the...
Samuel Beckett Bridge Arrives In Dublin
The River Liffey's new bridge is to arrive in Dublin Port after its week-long journey from the Netherlands. The new bridge, which is due to be operational next year will link from Guild Street on the...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
'Scissor' Mother Sentenced For Cleaning Crime Scene
The mother of the infamous 'scissor sisters' has been sentenced to five years in prison. Kathleen Mulhall, who admitted cleaning up the scene where her daughters had killed her boyfriend, was sentenc...
'Scissor' Mother Sentenced For Cleaning Crime Scene
The mother of the infamous 'scissor sisters' has been sentenced to five years in prison. Kathleen Mulhall, who admitted cleaning up the scene where her daughters had killed her boyfriend, was sentenc...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
Energy Plan To Be Revealed By Minister
The Minister for Energy, Eamon Ryan, is to reveal the national energy-efficiency action plan, this morning. The strategy will seek to cut the State's energy use and costs from now until 2020. Mr Rya...
Energy Plan To Be Revealed By Minister
The Minister for Energy, Eamon Ryan, is to reveal the national energy-efficiency action plan, this morning. The strategy will seek to cut the State's energy use and costs from now until 2020. Mr Rya...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
Man Injured During Attack
A man has received serious head injuries during what is believed to be an assault in Tipperary last night. Gardai in Tipperary Town are investigating the alleged assault, which took place on Main St...
Man Injured During Attack
A man has received serious head injuries during what is believed to be an assault in Tipperary last night. Gardai in Tipperary Town are investigating the alleged assault, which took place on Main St...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
Harney To Address Angry Nurses
The Minister for Health, Mary Harney, is to address the annual conference of the Irish Nurses’ Organisation (INO) today. The visit comes just as many delegates voted overwhelmingly to undertake indus...
Harney To Address Angry Nurses
The Minister for Health, Mary Harney, is to address the annual conference of the Irish Nurses’ Organisation (INO) today. The visit comes just as many delegates voted overwhelmingly to undertake indus...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
Aer Lingus Flyers Up 11%
Passenger numbers on Aer Lingus flights have soared by 11% in the last month compared to the same period last year, according to the airline. Passenger numbers on short-haul flights were up 13%, but ...
Aer Lingus Flyers Up 11%
Passenger numbers on Aer Lingus flights have soared by 11% in the last month compared to the same period last year, according to the airline. Passenger numbers on short-haul flights were up 13%, but ...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
Police To Challenge Journalist At High Court
An Irish journalist will continue to defy police requests to handover source information on dissident republicans, despite a High Court challenge, she has said. Sunday Tribune Northern Editor Suzanne...
Police To Challenge Journalist At High Court
An Irish journalist will continue to defy police requests to handover source information on dissident republicans, despite a High Court challenge, she has said. Sunday Tribune Northern Editor Suzanne...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
Sentencing Due Over Record-breaking Drug Find
Three men charged in connection with one of Ireland's biggest ever drug seizures are due to be sentenced today. Philip Doo, 52, and David Mufford ,44, both from Devon in England, along with 42-year-o...
Sentencing Due Over Record-breaking Drug Find
Three men charged in connection with one of Ireland's biggest ever drug seizures are due to be sentenced today. Philip Doo, 52, and David Mufford ,44, both from Devon in England, along with 42-year-o...
Irish News, May 8, 2009
Man Killed During Killkenny Collision
A man has been killed in a traffic incident in Killkenny. The man was killed as a result of the injuries he sustained when the lorry he was driving overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene. ...
Man Killed During Killkenny Collision
A man has been killed in a traffic incident in Killkenny. The man was killed as a result of the injuries he sustained when the lorry he was driving overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene. ...
Irish News, May 7, 2009
Man Killed In Dublin Gun Attack
A man in his early 20s has been killed and two others injured during in gun attack in Dublin. The attack happened in the Artane area of Dublin shortly after 3.00am last night. Early reports suggest...
Man Killed In Dublin Gun Attack
A man in his early 20s has been killed and two others injured during in gun attack in Dublin. The attack happened in the Artane area of Dublin shortly after 3.00am last night. Early reports suggest...
Irish News, May 7, 2009
Forth Arrest In David Gunn Investigation
A 31-year-old man has been arrested this morning as part of the ongoing investigation into the discovery of the body of Peter Gunn in January. He was arrested in the north Dublin area and is currentl...
Forth Arrest In David Gunn Investigation
A 31-year-old man has been arrested this morning as part of the ongoing investigation into the discovery of the body of Peter Gunn in January. He was arrested in the north Dublin area and is currentl...
Irish News, May 7, 2009
Smoke Diverts Shannon Flight to Gatwick
A Cityjet flight to Shannon from Paris has been forced to divert to London's Gatwick Airport after crew reports of smoke in the cabin. The flight, which was being operated on behalf of Air France, w...
Smoke Diverts Shannon Flight to Gatwick
A Cityjet flight to Shannon from Paris has been forced to divert to London's Gatwick Airport after crew reports of smoke in the cabin. The flight, which was being operated on behalf of Air France, w...
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Ireland WeatherToday:Mainly dry with sunny spells on Friday, cloudier at times in the south. The chance of the odd afternoon shower developing in the south and east. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Any afternoon showers soon dying out to leave a dry evening with clear spells at first, but coastal low cloud, mist or fog then spreads in from the northwest. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
